Oregon just adopted a new transportation safety plan: Here’s what’s in it
It includes the strongest commitment to zero deaths the state has ever adopted.
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City Council votes to fund Better Naito and Halsey safety upgrades
Two important pieces of transportation legacy for Mayor Hales.
Sheriff’s office blames deceased victim in early morning collision near Stayton
Blame-filled language based on bias-fueled assumptions is not how we make progress toward zero deaths.
Portland’s new chamber of commerce wants more business support for Vision Zero
Portland tech sector flexes its transportation reform muscle.
Seattle just passed a citywide 20 mph speed limit, and Portland could be next
The new policy will impact 2,400 miles of streets.
City releases draft of Vision Zero Action Plan
Now we have a road map.
City’s Vision Zero survey says distracted driving, speeding are top concerns
These results should reinforce idea that traffic violence is a public health crisis.
Transportation bureau asking Cully neighborhood what safe streets look like
Don’t just do something, ask the people what they want first.
Leaders consider driver re-licensing tests after Vision Zero ‘listening session’
“We need to face the fact that quick, convenient personal auto travel in a city has unacceptable social costs.”
Comment of the Week: Raise the gas tax one penny per fatality
“It would point out the incredible crassness of how we don’t pay for things.”
City now issues anti-dooring window decals to taxi, Uber, and Lyft operators
Look before you open. Words to live by.
Active Transportation Summit dispatch: Vision Zero and the myth of freight
The summit kicked off with talk of reforming government, freight myths, and street safety.